Sealaska Heritage Institute sponsors two art programs during Celebration: a Juried Art Show and Competition and a Native Artist Market.

Art Show and Competition

SHI will give awards for top contemporary and traditional art at its biennial Juried Art Show and Competition 4:30, June 4 at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center.

Thirty-nine pieces by 19 artists were selected by juror and artist Steve Brown for inclusion in the show, scheduled June 4-27.

Art entries will be judged in two categories: traditional and contemporary. Four awards will be given in each category as follows:

 Best of Show, $1,500

 First Place, $1,000

 Second Place, $750

 Third Place, $500

An opening reception of the show will be held on First Friday, June 6, 4:30-7 PM at the JAHC Gallery at the JACC.

Native Artist Market

SHI will sponsor a Native Artist Market June 5-7 at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center during Celebration. The 2008 market will offer Native art made by 45 Native artists. The market will be open for the duration of Celebration.

The goals are

 To support the perpetuation of Southeast Alaska Native art tradition with the quality and aesthetic forms that gave rise to its distinction

 To promote the production of those Southeast Alaska Native art forms which are endangered

 To encourage the creativity and evolution of Southeast Native arts

 To stimulate better craftsmanship

 To create a broader market for Southeast Alaska Native artists

 To protect the authenticity of Southeast Alaska Native arts by Native artisans